STADIUM TECH NEWS
Portland’s Moda Center Gets LED Mega-Upgrades
The Portland Trail Blazers completed a 56 percent expansion of the center-hung scoreboard along with new fascia and end-zone LEDs. A simultaneous control-room and fiber-network overhaul unites AV, broadcast, and data systems for higher-impact in-bowl presentation. Read more here.
Xfinity Powers Penguins and PPG Arena Connectivity
Comcast’s Xfinity brand will provide enhanced Wi-Fi 6, video, and mobile services throughout PPG Paints Arena. The partnership links arena connectivity, broadcast delivery, and fan engagement platforms under one converged network strategy. Read more here.
Google to Power LA28 with Cloud & AI
Google joins LA28 as a founding partner, delivering cloud infrastructure and AI tools to run real-time operations, fan navigation, and broadcast logistics across all Olympic venues. The partnership embeds AI-driven venue management and personalization into the Games’ core technology layer. Read more here.
STADIUM PROJECT NEWS
Rays Ownership Pushes Public-Private Stadium Plan
Tampa Bay’s new ownership group is promoting a public-private partnership to replace Tropicana Field, citing mixed-use economic impact and job creation as the case for municipal co-investment. Read more here.
The Chicago Bears’ plans to build a new stadium are still mired in bureaucracy.
While the Chicago Bears have worked out an agreement with Arlington Heights on property taxes, they are still seeking $855 million in state funding to complete the infrastructure. However, the state has not budged, convinced the storied franchise should be able to fund the project itself. Read more here.
Buffalo’s New Highmark Stadium still on pace to open next summer
Another milestone has been reached with the construction of the $2.5 billion Highmark Stadium, which will soon be the new home of the Buffalo Bills. More than two acres of specialized Kentucky bluegrass have been installed as the stadium’s playing field, and the construction work has crossed the 70 percent completion threshold. Read more here.
New Arena Proposed Next to Bank of America Stadium
Charlotte and Tepper Sports & Entertainment are studying plans for a new downtown arena adjacent to the Carolina Panthers’ $650 million stadium renovation, which is envisioned as a multi-venue district attracting concerts and year-round events. The arena is expected to have a 4,400 seating capacity. Read more here.
STADIUM BUSINESS NEWS
Vanda Joins Capital One Arena Revamp
Vanda Pharmaceuticals has become a founding partner in Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s multimillion-dollar renovation of Capital One Arena. The “Vanda Studios” brand activation adds broadcast-ready production spaces and links naming rights directly to modernization milestones. Read more here.
Inside Tottenham’s Smart Stadium Where Hidden Tech Drives Revenue
This WSJ video takes viewers behind the scenes at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to reveal how a retractable pitch system increases overall stadium revenue and the fan experience. The technology is used in several stadiums around the world. Read more here.
College football is coming to Wembley for the first time in 2026
For the first time, Wembley Stadium will host a U.S. college football game when Arizona State faces Kansas in the Union Jack Classic in September 2026. The last time college football came to the U.K. was in 1988. American college football continues to grow in popularity internationally and Wembley is the stage to make it happen. Read more here.
